Complaints
121
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Avg mileage:85,155 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:59,070 mi
Fires:2
#310 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Avg mileage:48,656 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 41 | — | 1 | 85,155 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 59,070 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | — | — | 48,656 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 7 | — | — | 53,538 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,155
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
59,070
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,656
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,538
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Saab 9-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Saab 9-5 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Saab 9-5 has 121 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Module with 41 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Saab 9-5?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Module (41 complaints, avg 85,155 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 59,070 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (10 complaints, avg 48,656 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Saab 9-5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,697 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Saab 9-5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Saab 9-5 include 1 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Saab 9-5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Saab 9-5?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical system:ignition:module) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saab 9-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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